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cunningly

Meaning of “cunningly”

Craftily; with subtilty; with fraudulent contrivance.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Peter 1:16

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2 Peter 1:16
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Peter 1:16 · retained source text

For wee haue not followed cunningly deuised fables, when wee made knowen vnto you the power and comming of our Lord Iesus Christ, but were eye witnesses of his Maiestie.

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Historical definitions

Craftily; with subtilty; with fraudulent contrivance.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 524